Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Capsaicin is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations. The most recent capsaicin FDA approval was Qutenza, an 8% capsaicin patch dermal-delivery system, indicated for neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia.
Synonyms
Capsaicina
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
Brand Names
Megrix
Arthritic Pain Relief
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Exoten-C
Astronic
NuDroxiPAK N-500
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Flexin
Triple Action Arthritis
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%-rx
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
3% Menthol plus 0.083% Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
Rematex
Parche Leon Milagroso
Sure Result DSS Premium Pak
CVS Roll-On
VitaCin
Capzix
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
New Terocin
Painazin CP
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Fesi
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
Diclovix CM
NuDiclo TabPak
Tianhe Zhuifeng Gao
Capsicum Patch
Transderm-IQ
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Ziclocin
Sure Result SR Relief
Limencin
Sinsinpas Hot
Flanax Liniment Unit Dose Display
Menthacin - Cream
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
Terocin
LidoPro
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
Outdoor Hands
AnodyneRx
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Atomic Balm
Sure Relief SR Relief
Reme D
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
Zostrix Hp
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Neuriterx 0.05%
Arthmed Topical Analgesic
Invisible Pain
CMC Pain Relieving
Arthricare for Women Extra Moisturizing
Dr Iyers MyoRub
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine - Strong
Capsaicin Forte Cream
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
SprayPain Away
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Qutenza
AmeriPatch
Miracle Plus Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief
Earths Care Arthritis
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
Alivio
Trubrexa Patch ER
Overtime
Wellness Products J-FLEX
Capsaicin Heat
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
Pain Relieving Gel-Patch
Releevia
Moor Balm - Crm
A2a Arthritis
Capxib
Genorthix Pain Relieving Roll On
Ultracin
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
External Analgesic
Rock Sauce
Dendracin Neurodendraxcin
Douleurin Topical Pain Relief
Capment
MaC Patch
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
LivRelief Pain Relief
Trans-D
Rocksauce Ice
Solaice
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Transanosil
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Therapatch Warm
Medi-derm Rx
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
Ultra Strength Pain Relief
Pallerix
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Capzasin-P Creme - 0.025%
Reliever
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
PainKoolers
Melt Pain Away
Rezil
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief
Capsiderm
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Rotex
CVS Capsaicin
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Med O-3 Bio-
Medrox-Rx
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Simanix
Arthritis Pain Relief
Equi-block Dt Formula
Corisin Arthritis Pain Relief
AthletesGel
IRxMyoRub
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Satogesic Hot
BioMega
PainMD Max
Aspercreme Warming
Chill Pain Away
NaproPax
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
Capzasin Quick Relief
BRONSON SOOTHE Pain Relief
NobleAid CapsAid
Australian Dream Power 4 Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Cream
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao
NuDroxicin
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
BIO-MEGA Heat Therapy
Renovo Lido5
Power Pain Relief Stick
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
Sinelee
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
Terphouse
Dr. Harveys Herbal Motion Pain Formula
Eagle
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
Theragen
Neuvaxin Patch
Joint Maintenance Compliance Kit
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
LaBella Linimento Obrero
Therapy Pain
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Topical Pain Relief Rx
Capsinac
Flanax Liniment
Nuvira Patch
Red hot
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Doloracin Rx
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
Lidopro
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Arthritis Pain Relief
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Capsaicin
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
NuDiclo SoluPak
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve
Capsaicin External Analgesic
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
Soothe
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Sinsinpas Hot Large
Neuriterx
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
Nufabrx Grey Polka Dot Sock
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
Pennsaicin
KASEHA Pain Relieving Gel
Coralite Pain Relief Hot
Soothanol X2
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
Omega 3
PureKana
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
Adazin
Complete hemp
Coralite Medicated Heat
Muscular Balm
Rocksauce Fire
Meijer Capsaicin
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
Ziclopro
Anodynz Biofrequency Chip
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Zang Hong Hua Pain Relieving
Pain Relief Roll On
NaproxenPax
Bioaches
Medicated Heat
Offense Player Sports
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
LexiCaps
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Capsaicin Regular Cream
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Blue Ice Pain Relieving
Inavix
Nexalgia
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
SumaChip
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Heet Liniment Liq
0.025% Capsaicin Pain relief Patch
FlexePax
Hot Pain Relief
Dyninex
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
Aleveer Patch
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
Relyyt
Rugby Arthritis Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic
Gellert Joint Care
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Ageranium Patch
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
Paraid Hot Capsicum
DFS 75mg DR/MS 25%/MENTH 6%/CAP 0.025% PAK
Mega Patch
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
PainBloc24
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Oprava
Dr.'s Cream
Arthritis Pain Reliever
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
Arth RX Topical Analgesic
Reliaderm
Bio-Sorb
Mentholatum Ironman
Kapsin External Analgesic
Pain Relief
Cannavera Pain Relief
Hurt Blocker Pro
Aflexeryl-MC
Indication
The capsaicin 8% patch is indicated in the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. There are multiple topical capsaicin formulations available, including creams and solutions, indicated for temporary analgesia in muscle and join pain as well as neuropathic pain.
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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